Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Middlesex [incorporating London], Central London, Skidmore’s London and Westminster series, Penny, 1797, type 5, Horse and Foot Guards, Whitehall, rev. City arms, mural crown above, edge lettered, 23.34g/12h (DH 93). Obverse die in usual severely flawed state, otherwise extremely fine with much original colour, very rare (£200-300)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Provenance:
Fawcett/Litman Collection.

For some relevant comment on this token and the subject matter, see Anderson, CTCJ May 1997, pp.15-17; Anderson’s specimen realised the huge price of $2,250 when sold in April 2000